Procure 20 40 hybrid diesel electric motor coaches to replace the xcelsior motor coaches that were purchased in 2016. These old vehicles will reach their end of useful life in 2028.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City & County of San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency $37.660 million on July 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure twenty 40-foot hybrid diesel-electric motor coaches to replace Xcelsior vehicles purchased in 2016 that will reach end-of-life in 2028. The procurement occurs through a state cooperative agreement in partnership with New Flyer of America and includes acceptance of the new vehicles into SFMTA's fleet.

Delivery outcomes include maintaining safe and reliable transit service, reducing fleet maintenance and repair costs, and maintaining the SFMTA fleet in a state of good repair. The intended beneficiaries are San Francisco residents, families, Bay Area commuters, and visitors. The award carries no subrecipients.

Period of performance extends through December 31, 2029. Work is performed in California.

Activities

Procure 20 40 hybrid diesel electric motor coaches through a state cooperative agreement in partnership with new flyer of america. Accept these new vehicles to mtas fleet.

Expected outcomes

Maintain safe and reliable transit service; reduce fleet maintenance and repair costs; keep sfmtas fleet in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

SAN francisco residents families BAY area commuters and visitors.

Subrecipient activities

There is no subrecipient for this grant.